Friday Night Funkin Soft Mod (Origins I Guess)

Chapter #6 "A personal picture"

(Warning: Emotional and physical abuse (Either attemped or actually done), manipulation, panic attacks and strong language even though I don't normally do that.)

(Also, this is my first time writing a moment when the character has a panic attack and it might not be as perfect as Puss In Boots: The Last Wish, but I hope I made it accurate as possible. If you have any feedback on it, let me know)

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September, 7 2021: It's the day that every family likes to do for every occasion. "Family Photo."

How the wealthy ones like to do it, is when the family are dressed formally, pose in a way that makes them look like they're close and capture a picture.

A remembrance of who they are... "A perfect family." But in reality... Most of the time... There's no such thing as a perfect family. Even if everyone thinks so.

Marilyn is getting Benjamin ready for the photo up. Dressing him in a pastel green, formal sweater and a tie.

She tried to tighten it as much as possible and Benjamin flinched a bit as she does so.

"Ahh! Mom! I-Isn't it necessary for you to make it too t-"

"I just don't want it to loosen up!" Marilyn groaned at her son, as she frustratingly tried to get the tie just perfect.

"Oh, before I forget. Don't let anyone see your neck, especially if you wanted to touch it."

"How come?"

"My dear, the last thing that people wanted to think, is that everyone will think that we're bad parents because of the cigarette burns. But we're just doing this because we just wanted you to understand that we are only trying to help you and get you "back in order." Also, if anyone asks about the bandages you have, just say you're a little clumsy. Alright?"

Marilyn is just simply saying that to cover up the fact that her and Frank hurt their own son because he couldn't comply to what they say, not because they give him "tough love."

Benjamin wanted to object because he knows the real reason, but doesn't want to cause any drama. After all, it's supposed to be a "nice family moment."

He nodded in front of his mother and she gently smiled at her son. Marilyn kisses Benjamin on the cheek and stood up.

"Good. You're finally ready. I'm gonna check up on Miku. Right now, try not to make yourself messy." She replied and walks away from the dressing room.

Benjamin looked at the mirror that the room has and just stares at it.

Nothing special about it, it's just his reflection and his thoughts on his parents or this "monster" appearing.

So far, nothing happened through his reflection. It felt relieving, yet... Unnerving to him.

He tried not to think too much about, all that he worries about is to not to screw up. This is supposed to be a "lovely family moment". "Make a new memory, get close to the family."

That's what is supposed to be! At least... That's what he wants to believe...

"Benjamin! Get in the limo, we're about to do our shooting!" Frank called out to his son.

Benjamin jumped a bit from his imagination and immediately ran to his family. They went on their way to the place that they supposed to take the photo.

The drive wasn't long. However, Benjamin tries everything he can to hide  his true emotions and act like everything is fine.

As they arrived, everyone was getting ready for the photo to be taken. The cameraman is making sure everything is functional, one of the henchmen checks on the family to make sure everyone is good.